ATI RN
ATI Mental Health RN 400 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
All of the following are side effects of stimulants except
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stimulants cause tachycardia (
A), decreased appetite (
B), and delayed growth (
C). Drooling (
D) is associated with antipsychotics like clozapine, not stimulants.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following has the highest risk of metabolic syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clozapine (
C) has the highest risk of metabolic syndrome, causing significant weight gain, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia. Haloperidol (
A) has lower metabolic risk, aripiprazole (
B) is weight-neutral, and lurasidone (
D) has minimal metabolic effects.
Question 3 of 5
All of the following describes schizotypal personality disorder except,
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Schizotypal personality disorder includes eccentric behavior (
A), social anxiety (
C), and paranoia (
D). Mood swings (
B) are more characteristic of borderline or bipolar disorders.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following best describes an illusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An illusion is a misinterpretation of a real stimulus (
B). False beliefs (
A) are delusions, feeling things (
C) are tactile hallucinations, and hearing voices (
D) are auditory hallucinations.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following medications is effective for enuresis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Desmopressin (
C) reduces nighttime urine production as a synthetic antidiuretic hormone, making it effective for enuresis. Gabapentin (
A) treats seizures and pain, laxatives (
B) address constipation, and SSRIs (
D) are for mood disorders, none directly treating enuresis.